Ochsner Health
Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Nights
Slidell, Louisiana•Full-time
About the Job
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Nights.
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates.
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates.
Slidell Memorial Hospital | Full-Time | Slidell, LA.
Join Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, Louisiana — We’re seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality patient care on our Progressive Care Unit. This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about caring for intermediate‑acuity patients who require close monitoring, clinical expertise, and a strong interdisciplinary approach to care.
About the Role:
The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit delivers safe, effective, and patient‑centered nursing care to adults requiring continuous assessment and specialized interventions. You will monitor complex patients, administer medications, interpret cardiac rhythms, coordinate with physicians, and support patients and families throughout the care process. This fast‑paced clinical setting requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to respond quickly to patient condition changes.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ASN or BSN).
- Current Louisiana RN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within designated timeframe.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, communication abilities, and computer proficiency.
- Ability to work effectively in a high‑acuity, team‑oriented environment.
Why Slidell Memorial Hospital – Slidell, LA:
At Slidell Memorial Hospital, you’ll join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and a supportive work environment. Nurses in our Progressive Care Unit benefit from collaboration with experienced physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary partners who are committed to advancing patient outcomes. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued education and professional growth within a hospital strongly connected to the Slidell community.
Apply Today:
Be part of something bigger at Slidell Memorial Hospital. Join our dedicated team of nursing professionals and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients every day.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.